Mayo Clinic develops test to detect COVID-19, under review by FDA
The Mayo Clinic has developed a test that can detect the novel coronavirus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The Mayo Clinic has developed a test that can detect the novel coronavirus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic
Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.
Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.
Flu vs. common cold vs. COVID-19: Similar symptoms, many questions
Is it the flu, a cold or the new coronavirus? Patients and doctors alike are parsing signs of illness to figure out who needs what tests or care and how worried they should be.
Is it the flu, a cold or the new coronavirus? Patients and doctors alike are parsing signs of illness to figure out who needs what tests or care and how worried they should be.
What are you required to do during a self-quarantine?
The rules of a self-quarantine include remaining in your home, staying separated from family members or roommates, and not sharing bathrooms.
The rules of a self-quarantine include remaining in your home, staying separated from family members or roommates, and not sharing bathrooms.
Who can get tested for coronavirus?
Are you even able to get a test if you think you need one?
Are you even able to get a test if you think you need one?
CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
Scientists working on finding coronavirus vaccine
FOX 5 NY speaks with Ralph Baric, a Professor at the University of North Carolina?s Department of Epidemiology and one of a team of scientists trying to come up with a treatment and a vaccine for the coronavirus.
FOX 5 NY speaks with Ralph Baric, a Professor at the University of North Carolina?s Department of Epidemiology and one of a team of scientists trying to come up with a treatment and a vaccine for the coronavirus.
Healthcare workers taking extra steps to stay protected from coronavirus
Medical professionals are taking no chances as the coronavirus outbreak grows across the nation.
Medical professionals are taking no chances as the coronavirus outbreak grows across the nation.
Cuomo, de Blasio seek to calm New York amid first COVID-19 case
New York is increasing its testing capacity and telling people to expect the smell of bleach from cleaning in public areas, including subways, all while underscoring that a diagnosed woman's symptoms are so mild that she can recover at home, not in a hospital.
New York is increasing its testing capacity and telling people to expect the smell of bleach from cleaning in public areas, including subways, all while underscoring that a diagnosed woman's symptoms are so mild that she can recover at home, not in a hospital.
Survey: Nurses worried about lack of plan, protective equipment for potential COVID-19 spread in US
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
A recent survey conducted by National Nurses United found that a majority of respondents reported that they are unaware of a plan in place to isolate a patient with a possible novel coronavirus infection
New York City on high alert for a coronavirus outbreak
New York City has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far. City officials credit that in part to precautions put into place by the city, state and federal partners (such as at airports) in January.
New York City has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 so far. City officials credit that in part to precautions put into place by the city, state and federal partners (such as at airports) in January.
Coronavirus likely to spread in U.S., become a global pandemic, CDC says
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
The CDC said that the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, likely will become a global pandemic.
Scientists at a New York lab are working on coronavirus treatments
FOX 5 NY got a look inside the lab at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown, N.Y.
FOX 5 NY got a look inside the lab at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown, N.Y.
26 people quarantined in Westchester County as a coronavirus precaution
More than two dozen people are under voluntary quarantine in Westchester County.
More than two dozen people are under voluntary quarantine in Westchester County.
Treating and preventing gum disease may lower stroke risk, research suggests
Studies have found an important connection between gum disease and strokes.
Studies have found an important connection between gum disease and strokes.
Belviq weight-loss drug pulled from market due cancer risk
Eisai Inc. is voluntarily pulling Belviq, a weight-loss drug, at the request of the FDA.
Eisai Inc. is voluntarily pulling Belviq, a weight-loss drug, at the request of the FDA.
Warren nursing home worker charged in abuse of 91-year-old resident
Family members were disturbed after watching video of their grandmother abused in a nursing home in Warren. That suspect was arraigned in early February.
Family members were disturbed after watching video of their grandmother abused in a nursing home in Warren. That suspect was arraigned in early February.
Flu can cause life-threatening complications for vulnerable populations — here are the warning signs
Here are some warning signs to pay attention to with the flu, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, seniors and adults with chronic conditions.
Here are some warning signs to pay attention to with the flu, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, seniors and adults with chronic conditions.
2 more patients in NYC being tested for coronavirus
Two more people in New York City are under investigation for possible infection with the novel coronavirus, according to the city's Department of Health. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing samples from those people.
Two more people in New York City are under investigation for possible infection with the novel coronavirus, according to the city's Department of Health. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing samples from those people.
GPS system hidden in a shoe helps track Alzheimer’s patients
A new device is aiming to help calm the worries of having to keep track of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
A new device is aiming to help calm the worries of having to keep track of people with Alzheimer’s disease.